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JJD Smith

Short, accessible nonfiction shaped by lived experience, reflection, and practical everyday lessons.

JJD Smith, Well Spent Press author
About the author

Thoughtful short reads you can finish in one sitting.

JJD Smith writes short, accessible nonfiction shaped by lived experience and personal reflection. These books offer practical perspective on everyday ideas, choices, and life lessons for readers looking for thoughtful reads they can finish in one sitting.

Start with JJD if you want honest, practical perspective.

Her short nonfiction is designed for readers who want useful ideas without being overwhelmed by theory, jargon, or books that take weeks to finish.

JJD Smith books

The (un)Qualified Guides

Short, reflective guides about love, travel, creativity, health, and everyday lessons learned by starting before you feel ready.

Cover of The (un)Qualified Guide To Finding Love by JJD Smith
Featured short nonfiction

The (un)Qualified Guide To Finding Love

A concise, reflective guide to finding love with more honesty, self-awareness, and authenticity, even when you feel entirely unqualified.

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Cover of The (un)Qualified Guide To Cruise Holidays by JJD Smith
Short nonfiction

The (un)Qualified Guide To Cruise Holidays

A concise first-time cruiser’s guide to what to expect, how to choose the right cruise, and how to feel more confident before setting sail.

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Cover of The (un)Qualified Guide To Soap Making by JJD Smith
Short nonfiction

The (un)Qualified Guide To Soap Making

A beginner-friendly guide to natural soap making, creative experimentation, and the unexpected lessons that come from starting before you feel qualified.

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Cover of The (un)Qualified Guide To Losing Weight by JJD Smith
Short nonfiction

The (un)Qualified Guide To Losing Weight

A concise, lived-experience guide to weight loss, motivation, habits, and the practical lessons learned from her own weight loss journey.

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